I found out the secret to butternut is actually a sharp knife not a steak knife. Baked one last year and it turned out pretty good. Soup sounds good but I'm trying to eat what my doctor wants me to eat for a month or so. He's not a very fun guy.Try butternut squash soup (chicken stock) with kale and sausage, then a wad of sour cream on top.
Or crap you and butternut don't get along...